Titus was told to teach the men and the older women. But he was
told to let the older women teach the younger ones!

Each of the above passages includes additional character traits
that the individuals were also to possess or learn. You may want to
look at some... especially if they apply to you!

D. Self-control / self-discipline / clear and proper thinking is to
influence both attitudes and actions.

Influencing the way we think about ourselves.

Romans 12:3 - Think about yourself: not more highly than you
ought [an "inflated" mind] but with sober judgment [a
well (not sick) mind]. (Note the context. None of us should consider
ourselves more "special" than anyone else in the body of
Christ. We are all equally a part, each with his special place.)

Influencing our response to circumstances.

1 Peter 4:7 - The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. [Also: love
each other deeply, show hospitality, use the gifts God has given you, etc.]

Influencing one's thoughts and words: an example (Paul).

Acts 26:25 (Paul to Festus) - [Paul's testimony about what God
had done in his life] What I am saying is true and reasonable.
(rather than an manifestation of insanity).

Influencing women's lifestyles.

1 Timothy 2:9, 15 Women are to dress modestly, with decency and propriety
[self-control / self-restraint] (rather than putting on a show, to
draw attention to themselves). ...(they are to...) continue in
faith, love and holiness, with propriety [self-restraint].
<Note: It is not our purpose here to explore the various
interpretations of v. 15a. Note also that instructions are given to
men both before and after this passage, but the word presently being
studied is not present in those verses.>

E. God has given us what is necessary for this characteristic to be a
part of our lives.

Those who know God have received a spirit of self-control.

2 Timothy 1:7 - God... gave us a spirit of self-discipline
(also of power and love - all contrasted to a spirit of timidity,
which does not come from him).

God's grace teaches us to live self-controlled lives.

Titus 2:12 - The grace of God... teaches us to live self-controlled,
upright and godly lives (as well as: to reject ungodliness and
worldly passions, and to anticipate his return).

Other Concepts (within the context)

[Concepts may be found in the context surrounding the verse
references given below.]

A. Concepts that are INCOMPATIBLE with Self-Control

Mark 5:15; Luke 8:35 - demon possession

Acts 26:25 - insanity; being out of one's mind

Romans 12:3 - "inflated" thinking about one's self; being
conformed to the world's way of thinking

2 Timothy 1:7 - a spirit of timidity; being ashamed to openly talk
about Jesus

Titus 2:12 - saying "Yes" to ungodliness and worldly passions

B. Concepts that are RELATED to or ASSOCIATED with Self-Control

Acts 26:25 - speaking truthfully

1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; 2:2-10 - [lists of qualities]

2. Timothy 1:7 - a spirit of power and of love

Titus 2:12 - being upright and godly

1 Peter 4:7 - [various commands]

QUESTIONS

(You may include verses which are not a part of this study.)

How might a Christian be viewed as being "out of his mind,"
in the sense of 2 Corinthians 5:13? (You might also wish to look at other
verses such as: 1 Corinthians 1:18+)

Some aspects of self-control may involve teaching/learning. Are there
any ways in which you can (or should be) involved in this (either as
a teacher or a learner)? If you really should, what steps can/will
you take to begin?

List some specific ways in which self-control or self-discipline
needs to influence your attitudes and actions. Most likely, you will
have opportunity in the next week to practice some of these things.
So think about them, plan possible courses of action, and try to
remember these things when the opportunity arrives.

God has given us everything we need, in order that we may have
self-control. Review the verses that focus on what God has done.
These verses can be a source of encouragement (for those who are
weak, yet who keep trying) or a source of warning (for those who
don't care and prefer to continue sinning). How can you use these
promises as a source of encouragement when you stumble (when you fail
to have self-control)? [Remember that these promises do not negate your
responsibility to obey and submit to the Word of God. Do not
twist and distort these facts about God's provision so that they
become an excuse for spiritual laziness! 2 Peter 3:16b]